Valdez Denies Intent as HBP Triggers Red Sox-Tigers Bench-Clearing

Detroit left-hander Framber Valdez was ejected after hitting Trevor Story with a 94 mph fastball in the fourth inning, sparking a benches-clearing moment as Boston built a 10-2 lead and went on to win 10-3. Valdez allowed nine hits and 10 runs, including three homers, before Brenan Hanifee finished for Detroit. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy questioned Valdez’s intent, while Valdez denied deliberately throwing at Story; Tigers manager A.J. Hinch called it a confusing moment. The piece also notes a past cross-up incident involving Valdez in Houston.